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Five Players who could become one day brilliant pundits

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These players have a serious chance of shifting their career into television post-retirement

In the current football generation, there are many street-smart players like Peter Cech, Juan Mata, and others who always set the football field ablaze whenever they play. The smartness of players in the past has translated into managerial careers for players like Zidane, Ancelotti, and Guardiola. Although it is not as easy as it seems with players like Lampard and Gerrard, Henry's managerial career has a very different story to tell.

Apart from this management, punditry has also seen many players ply their trade. Former players like Gary Neville have thrived as pundits and commentators after failing in management. Similarly, there are many names that can make an ideal football pundit, and today we'll explore these names.

#5. Juan Mata

Throughout his career, Juan Mata has been a soft-spoken player and seems to be a perfect fit for being a pundit. He is currently 34 years old and probably has a couple of years left in his bank. During his playing career, the Spanish attacking midfielder has often been able to bisect defenses with his passes, and if he switches to television after retirement, he may be able to do the same. With Manchester United, Chelsea, and Valencia under his belt, Mata already has an impressive resume.

#4. Romelu Lukaku

The Belgian striker has that humorous touch in his personality which is something a really hard trait to master. If he switches to punditry after retirement, Romu Lukaku could do wonders. It won't be surprising if Lukaku follows in the footsteps of Thierry Henry, who has a similar personality, even though he still has many years left in his career.

#3. Hugo Lloris

The French goalkeeper recently announced his retirement from international competition, but he is likely to remain at the top level for another few years. The french goalkeeper is famous for his eye-catching saves, but his eye-catching persona has yet to be seen by the whole world. In behind-the-scenes videos of Spurs and France, he has been caught doing notorious things, and he can be a true pundit with elegance and class.

#2. Gigi Buffon

Another goalkeeper who might make an ideal pundit after his retirement is Gigi Buffon. He has already indicated that he may retire after this season or after the 2023/24 season. Buffon has been a gentleman of the game and his all traits are well-suited for punditry. In addition to managing, he could also be a great pundit, and once he retired, everyone would be eager to see him as a pundit.

#1. Pepe

As a player, Pepe has always been enigmatic. He is not afraid to express himself, which is one of the reasons why he has been so popular. His aggression as well as his humor are a pleasure to watch. Pepe is often snapped laughing with Ronaldo. If he translates his career into punditry after retirement, he can become a sensation.

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